Month: April 2018

If you are thinking of building a new house, bathroom drywall installing, adding a floor to an old house, or undertaking any major improvements of your home, you would probably need a contractor for professional and proper drywall installation. So, how much on average will it cost for you drywall installation for 2018?

Average cost of drywall installation is about $1.50 per square foot. After all materials, labour and mobilization are added in; the cost per panel can vary from around $40.00 to $60.00. The cost can vary depending on size, shape and complexity of the project. Specific thickness and level of mold resistance as well as non-standard size of the panels can significantly influence on total sum. A room with arches and non-standard dimensions requires more complicated job than a basic rectangular room. Quality of drywall taping, used supplies and tools can also add more expenses to the total sum. Drywall tape price varies widely starting from basic joint tape to mold-resistant, laminated, fiber mesh. Most average rolls will cost you around $3.00 to $5.00, with some rolls as cheap as $1.75 and others up around $15.00, so shop wisely! Some contractors will vary the amount per square foot according to the size of the job, charging higher price per square foot on smaller jobs to offset the cost of transportation, time and insurance. It is common for a 14,000 square foot home to cost at $1.15 per square foot while a small bedroom is priced almost $3.00 per square foot.

Other factors that can increase your costs by as much as double can include: